-ways

suffix

Towards, in the direction towards.

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Meanings

suffix-ways (adjective-forming suffix, not comparable)
  1. not comparableTowards, in the direction towards.

    Synonyms: -ward

  2. not comparableIn the orientation of.

    Synonyms: -wise

Synonyms & antonyms

suffixTowards, in the direction towards.

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suffixIn the orientation of.

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Origin

From way + -s (adverbial suffix).

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APA

-ways. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-ways

MLA

“-ways.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-ways. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-ways,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-ways.

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